Näkymätön kirjanpitäjä by Maila Talvio
"Näkymätön kirjanpitäjä" by Maila Talvio is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to explore themes of connection to the land, the cycle of seasons, and the dynamics within a rural community, focusing on the life of the protagonist, Samuli Närvi, a humble shoemaker turned landowner. The book intertwines personal and social issues against the backdrop of rural Finnish life, as it likely reflects on the broader context
of societal change during turbulent historical periods. The opening of the novel introduces Samuli Närvi contentedly observing the vibrant arrival of spring from his home, reflecting on his newfound ownership of land that signifies both prosperity and a deep connection to nature. His daughter Eeli is also present, engaged with the garden and a budding relationship with a laborer named Tuomas. However, the tranquility is disrupted by the looming threat of societal unrest as they discuss the impact of political tensions and potential violence that could disrupt their farming plans. The narrative sets up a tension between attachment to the land and the emergence of radical changes in their lives and community, particularly with hints toward future conflicts and personal relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
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| Title | Näkymätön kirjanpitäjä |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: WSOY, 1918. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Maa ja maan lapset -- "Kaartilainen" yksinään -- Perintö syntymäkodista -- Aliina Kukkuri ja Kaarlo Suonperä -- Mäenpään Pauliina -- Ylhäistä väkeä eli naurusta naakka tutaan -- Isoiset morsiamet -- Vainajien joulukirkko -- "Ystävä" -- Näkymätön kirjanpitäjä. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75514 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 312 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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